AUST, TVAfrik Explore Areas of Partnership

The President of African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, Professor Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, FAS, has acknowledged the potential benefits of collaboration, including enhanced educational content, skills development, and innovation.

Prof. Onwuala stated this when he received a high-level delegation from TVAfrik, led by Mr. Israel Akinde while on a courtesy visit to explore potential partnership opportunities with the institution.

The meeting, held at AUST boardroom 2 on 6th March 2025  aimed to identify areas of collaboration between TVAfrik and AUST, focusing on youth skill training and development.

The Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of TVAfrik, Mr. Akinde, expressed his enthusiasm for the potential partnership, highlighting the shared vision of empowering African youths through empowerment and skills training.

In his proposal, he provided an overview of TVAfrik's history, current partners, mission, vision, and method of operation.

He stated, "The same TV used for entertainment can also be used for education." Therefore, he established that this media platform is not solely for empowering young people.

Prof. Onwualu welcomed the initiative, emphasizing AUST's commitment to excellence in science and technology education.

The AUST boss highlighted some areas of commonality between both institutions, including their shared target market of African youth and education and emphasized the shared focus on empowering and developing the next generation of African leaders.

In conclusion, Professor Onwualu stated that a partnership between both institutions is certain.

In the meantime, hosting TVAfrik on campus would require further consideration due to structural constraints.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore partnership opportunities and develop a framework for collaboration.